Sports Connections Hints: Nov 2, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 2, 2026 (2026-11-02). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.
Meta: Sports puzzle #1162
Connections Sports #1162 · 2026-11-02
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
A SCORE IN BASKETBALL
Reveal one tile
BASKET
Reveal all four tiles
A SCORE IN BASKETBALL
- BASKET
- BUCKET
- FIELD GOAL
- MAKE
Group 2
Reveal category
PROPEL A BALL
Reveal one tile
BOWL
Reveal all four tiles
PROPEL A BALL
- BOWL
- ROLL
- HURL
- FLING
Group 3
Reveal category
NFL KICKERS
Reveal one tile
BASS
Reveal all four tiles
NFL KICKERS
- BASS
- LOOP
- LITTLE
- FOLK
Group 4
Reveal category
GOAL _____
Reveal one tile
MOUTH
Reveal all four tiles
GOAL _____
- MOUTH
- LINE
- POST
- CREASE
Reveal full answer
A SCORE IN BASKETBALL
- BASKET
- BUCKET
- FIELD GOAL
- MAKE
PROPEL A BALL
- BOWL
- ROLL
- HURL
- FLING
NFL KICKERS
- BASS
- LOOP
- LITTLE
- FOLK
GOAL _____
- MOUTH
- LINE
- POST
- CREASE
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